JENNIFER STUBER
Mars,PA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with over 15 years of experience in driving student achievement and supporting teacher development. Expertise includes instructional leadership, staff supervision, and data-driven decision-making in both general and special education. Proven ability to foster collaborative relationships among staff, parents, and the community to create an inclusive learning environment. Successfully implemented behavior management systems and led professional development initiatives that significantly enhanced student outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Principal
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Developed and implemented school-wide policies, procedures, and programs to ensure the safety of students and staff.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians regarding academic performance or behavior issues.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Monitored student attendance records and identified potential truancy problems.
- Lead the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), resulting in a significant reduction in behavioral incidents.
- Foster a positive school climate through relationship-building with students, staff, and parents.
- Evaluate teacher performance using the Danielson Framework, providing actionable feedback to promote professional growth.
- Cultivated network promoting active engagement within teaching teams.
- Assessed student data to determine training requirements.
- Evaluated teacher performance and provided feedback using the Danielson Framework.
- Participated in school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions (PBIS) and data meetings.
- Collaborated in MTSS development meetings and oversaw Life Skills and Transition programming.
Children's Center Resource Teacher
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Oversee the program for grades 1-5.
- Observe and provide feedback to teachers based on instruction.
- Evaluated comprehensive assessment data from multiple standardized tests.
- Supervised Life Skills Programming.
- Supervised Transition Programming.
- Advise students on IEP programming with the IEP coordinator and teacher.
- Implement assessment protocols and communication for grades 1-5.
- Partner with Scranton and various departments for aligned programming efforts.
- Train staff on Visual Phonics.
- Co-lead the induction process with the new elementary principal.
- Developed cooperative initiatives with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Watson Institute, and Duquesne University Occupational Therapist program.
Instructional Coach
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Worked with teachers to refine lesson plans and develop more effective classroom activities
- Chaired sub-committee for Teacher Onboarding
- Participant in curriculum sub-committee
- Partnered with leadership teams to curate evidence-based ELA options guided by the Science of Reading principles.
- Collaborate with Instructional Coaches to identify k-2 assessments
- Model lessons in classrooms
- Assisted educators with embedding Thinking Maps into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers to evaluate data from Teaching Strategies Gold and design intervention strategies.
- Supported teachers by providing necessary resources and materials to enhance classroom instruction.
IEP Coordinator
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Facilitate communication regarding Individual Education Programs between the school and the student's home school district.
- Address parents' concerns.
- Schedule Individual Education Plans and Re-evaluation Reports based on the student's timeline, and facilitate coordinating meetings.
- Communicate the timelines to staff members.
- Lead Professional Development training related to Individual Education Plans and Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Assist the students and IEP teams in developing a strong transition plan post-high school.
- Collaborate with department administration heads to ensure the identified needs in an IEP are met.
- Implemented the case manager module to empower the staff and students to have increased accountability in both the IEP process and their various academic scores.
- Establish the team and chair the Interdisciplinary Transition Team Initiative (ITTI) - PaTTAN monthly for DeafBlind students.
- Member of the Professional Development Committee.
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee.
- Consulting Teacher to Children's Center and Vocational Team.
Kindergarten Teacher
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Create and implement creative lessons (for 6-9 students a year) based on school's curriculum, data-based instruction and the Creative Curriculum to meet Pennsylvania State Standards and Common Core Standards and develop Curriculum Maps
- Utilize various modes of technology such as iPad apps, and internet sites, and create class-written PowerPoints to fit the needs of various learning styles and to engage all students during lessons
- Mentor student teachers and practicum students
- Write and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEP) based on students' needs and the Pennsylvania State Standards
- Plan, write, and direct Kindergarten plays and graduation
- Participate in research projects through PATTAN such as the Special Education Research Project in 2009-2010 and Visual Phonics Research 2014-2015
- Serve on the Lesson Plan Committee and Staff Advisory Committee
Middle School Teacher
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Create and implement students' Individual Education Plans as related to English Language Arts
- Create plans and lessons for middle school English Language Arts classes for academic students and modified students
- Create plans and lessons for middle school students focused on social studies content
- Manage classroom behaviors
- Communicate class expectations with both parents and students
- Collaborate with middle school team as well as social studies and English Language Arts colleagues
- Created curriculum based on student interests and needs for class electives
- Served on Evaluation Committee
Education
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - Special Education Supervisor & Principal PK-12
Edinboro University
Edinboro, PA01-2010
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - Elementary Education- K-6
Carlow University
01.2007
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Intervention Specialist- Deaf Education
Kent State University
01.2003
Skills
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum adaptation
- Communication
- Special education
- Parent engagement
- Special education law
- Behavior management strategies
- Instructional differentiation
- Collaborative leadership
- Individualized education plan expertise
- Organizational proficiency
- Strong teamwork
- Data-driven instruction
- Strategic thinking
Certification
- Pennsylvania Certification Instructional Level 2 Hearing Impaired Teacher PreK-12
- Pennsylvania Certification Instructional Level 2 Elementary Education K-6
- Supervisory Special Education PK-12
- Administrative I Principal PK-12
Achievements
- Reduced behavioral incidents by 25% through PBIS implementation.
- Increased student performance by 20% by introducing data-driven instructional practices.
- Improved teacher retention by leading onboarding and mentorship programs.
- Worked to establish the Interdisciplinary Transition Team Initiative for DeafBlind students in collaboration with PaTTAN.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Principal
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
07.2022 - Current
Children's Center Resource Teacher
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2019 - 06.2022
Instructional Coach
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
09.2015 - 06.2022
IEP Coordinator
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2015 - 07.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2010 - 07.2015
Middle School Teacher
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2007 - 07.2009
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - Special Education Supervisor & Principal PK-12
Edinboro University
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - Elementary Education- K-6
Carlow University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Intervention Specialist- Deaf Education
Kent State University
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